Average Cost Of Wedding Flowers

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Flowers are beautiful. Flowers are elegant. Flowers are...expensive!

Taking the average cost of wedding flowers into consideration when determining the wedding budget is a must. Imagine walking into a flower shop and ordering a beautiful bouquet. It would likely cost between $40 and $60. Now, imagine how many flowers you will want on your wedding day! It’s easy to see how quickly the dollars can add up! From corsages and boutonnieres to centerpieces and bouquets, brides all over the country agree that flowers are a necessity – but at what cost?

According to the Bridal Association of America, the average cost of wedding flowers is nearly $2000. For the bride’s bouquet, it’s typically between $50 and $150. Of course, when looking at averages, it’s important to take into consideration that the number is encompassing brides from all budgets. Some brides grow their flowers themselves or buy their bouquets at the grocery store, while others insist – and can afford – only the best. Some weddings are luxurious in nature, others are small intimate affairs.

Set a Budget

You’ve heard it before and here it is again – it’s so important to set a wedding budget! It is impossible to determine how much you can spend on flowers, unless you know how much you can afford to spend on all the other components of your wedding. The average wedding costs $30,000. Most wedding coordinators will recommend that you set aside between eight and ten percent of the total wedding budget for flowers.

What Do You Need

Sit down with your florist in the early planning stages and make a list of all the flowers you will need. Be sure to include:

Groom and groomsmen boutonnieres
Brides’ flowers and bridesmaid flowers
Corsages for mothers, grandmothers, and guests of honor
Ceremony decor
Pew Flowers
Hair Flowers
Floral Cake topper
Flower girl petals
Centerpieces
Additional reception decor

Saving Money on Wedding Flowers

There are several things that brides can do to reduce the cost of their wedding flowers. For one, choose local flowers that are in season – right away, you’ll skip the expensive transportation costs. If your heart is set on a particular flower, ask your florist for suggestions of flowers that will suit your budget, and are similar to the flower you love. Some brides opt to purchase bulk flowers online – but remember that it takes a lot of work and skill to prep hundreds of blooms! You can also save money by ordering lots of “filler” flowers – which are less expensive flowers, such as carnations, that florists skilfully use to make bouquets look fuller. The florist you choose will also have an impact on your overall costs – an upscale wedding florist will certainly cost more than a small local shop. Of course, the service and creativity might match (although certainly not in all cases).

You might consider using some fake, silk flowers for some parts of the wedding. Remember, these can often be sold to another bride after the wedding, reducing costs dramatically. They can also be kept forever, if you so choose!

Often times, couples have no idea how expensive flowers are – so be sure to start planning your floral arrangements well in advance.

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